9 Horror Movie Drinking Games: Your Ultimate Guide (2024)

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🔫 1. The Exorcist Drinking Game
🪄 2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Drinking Game
👯 3. Scream Drinking Game
📺 4. IT Drinking Game
💄 5. The Blair Witch Project Drinking Game
🏹 6. Halloween
☕️ 7. Friday the 13th Drinking Game
☕️ 8. The Shining Drinking Game
☕️ 9. Nightmare on Elm Street Drinking Game

Horror movies and drinking games, like vanilla ice cream and chocolate sprinkles, like sandy beach with palm trees, like Christmas with snow - both fit together incredibly well. The simple reason: both are about who is flat on the floor first! 😉

But seriously, horror movies are just great for drinking games, if only because the genre elicits some viewer’s violent reactions, even the trashy ones. And when it comes to drinking games, horror movies offer the perfect mix of suspense and absurdity - especially with these rules!

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So grab your favorite poison (alcohol, not demonic possession) and prepare for a night of fear, terror, and alcohol.

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1. The Exorcist Drinking Game

Ah, the movie that’s traumatized us all as children (and some of us as adults). For this drinking game, you will need some holy water (vodka), a (crucifix-shaped) shot glass, and nerves of steel.

How to play The Exorcist Drinking Game

This horror movie drinking game follows the story of a young girl who becomes possessed by a demon, and it’s up to two priests to exorcise her. And as you can imagine, the movie is just as terrifying as it sounds.

But with this drinking game, the scares might turn into laughs.

1. Take a sip if:

Someone says “demon,” “possessed,” or “exorcism.”
You see the words “The Exorcist” on screen.
Regan’s head spins around.
Someone mentions a religious figure (priest, nun, etc.)
There is vomit or other bodily fluids involved.
Father Karras drinks alcohol.
Anyone dies (take two shots if it’s a main character).
The bedroom door slams shut on its own.
Someone mentions the “power of Christ.”
Regan speaks in a demonic voice.

2. Drink two shots when:

Father Karras jumps out of the window.
You see Pazuzu’s (the demon) face.
The bed starts shaking.
Regan levitates.
You get jump scared.
You have to pause the movie because it’s too scary.
Someone in the room screams or covers their eyes.
You start questioning your faith.

Warning: this game may cause you to wake up possessed the following day. Drink responsibly (or not, we won’t judge).

2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Drinking Game

Next up, we have a classic slasher film that will make you think twice about picking up hitchhikers. For this game, you will need some beer and a chainsaw to calm your nerves (just kidding, please don’t use a real chainsaw).

How to play The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Drinking Game

The movie follows a group of friends who are terrorized by a family of cannibals in rural Texas. It’s gory, it’s suspenseful, and with this horror movie drinking game, it’ll be even more entertaining.

1. Take a shot if:

3. Scream Drinking Game

If you’re a fan of self-aware, meta-horror movies, this one’s for you. The movie follows a group of high school students being hunted by a masked killer called “Ghostface.” But don’t worry, with these rules, the scares will be manageable.

How to play the Scream Drinking Game

This movie is full of twists, turns, and plenty of clichés. But with this drinking game, you’ll be too busy laughing to be scared.

1. Drink a shot when&mldr;

Someone says, “What’s your favorite scary movie?”
You see the Ghostface costume.
A character mentions a horror movie trope (such as “don’t go into the basement”).
There’s a false jump scare.
Dewey flirts with Gale Weathers (take two sips if she rejects him).
The killer reveals themselves or their motives.
The phone rings.
A character gets stabbed (bonus points if it’s through an object like a doggy door).
Someone mentions a sequel.
The killer is revealed to be someone unexpected.
You see the “rules” for surviving a horror movie on screen.

2. Drink two shots when&mldr;

Randy talks about horror movie rules (take three sips if you know them too).
Dewey gets injured.
Someone mentions the town’s past tragedy.
A character is killed while on the phone with someone else.
The killer is revealed for the first time (if you guessed it correctly).
There’s a surprise cameo.
You see a reference to another horror movie.

4. IT Drinking Game

Love clowns and terrorizing children? Then this drinking game is for you. The movie follows a group of kids who are terrorized by a shape-shifting, child-eating clown named Pennywise.

How to play the IT Drinking Game

Don’t worry. This game won’t involve any sewers or red balloons. But it might make you fear clowns even more.

1. Take a sip when:

You see Pennywise’s face (take two sips if he’s in full clown form).
Someone mentions the “Losers’ Club.”
There is a flashback to one of the kid’s fears.
A character says, “You’ll float too.”
You see the red balloon.
Georgie gets his arm bitten off by Pennywise.
Any of the kids get injured or killed.
The kids realize they’re all seeing different versions of Pennywise (take two shots if it’s at the same time).
The kids come up with a plan to defeat Pennywise.

2. Drink a shot when:

The kids go into the sewers.
Someone confronts their fear and defeats Pennywise.
You see Pennywise’s true form.
You get jump scared.
They mention the date (1989 or 2016).
The kids swear.
Anyone mentions Georgie.

3. Chug your drink when:

Pennywise dances (because why not?).
You see the infamous clown room.
Someone says “beep beep Richie.”

5. The Blair Witch Project Drinking Game

A film that pioneered the found footage genre, The Blair Witch Project follows three student filmmakers who go missing while exploring the legend of the Blair Witch in a small town in Maryland.

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How to play The Blair Witch Project Drinking Game

This game will make you feel like you are part of the doomed film crew. Just be careful not to get lost in the woods!

1. Take a shot when:

Someone mentions “the witch.”
You see someone holding a camera (take two sips if it’s by flashlight).
There’s a close-up shot of Heather, Josh, or Mike’s face.
You hear strange noises.
They come across mysterious stick figures or piles of rocks.
A character gets scared and starts crying (bonus points if it’s Heather).
You see the infamous “corner scene.”
There’s a Blair Witch legend reference (such as Rustin Parr or Coffin Rock).
Heather, Josh, and Mike start getting lost in the woods.
Someone mentions the missing children.
They find something strange (like teeth or hair) in their tent.

2. Drink two shots when:

The group argues.
You get motion sickness from all the camera shaking.
They find the creepy house in the woods.
Someone mentions a theory about what’s happening to them.
You see a “confessional” scene.
Josh mysteriously disappears.
Heather finds Mike standing in the corner of the abandoned house (take two shots if you get scared).
The infamous ending happens (you’ll know it when you see it).

6. Halloween

The OG slasher movie Halloween follows a masked killer named Michael Myers, who stalks and terrorizes the residents of Haddonfield, Illinois, on Halloween night. This movie has spawned countless sequels, reboots, and spin-offs, but of course, nothing beats the original.

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How to play the Halloween Drinking Game

This game will have you screaming “trick or treat!” all night long. Try not to get too spooked.

1. Take a sip when:

You see the pumpkin on the screen.
Jamie Lee Curtis screams.
Michael Myers appears out of nowhere.
Someone mentions “the boogeyman.”
A character is killed off-screen.
There’s a reference to the first Halloween movie or its events.
You hear the iconic theme music play.
Laurie thinks she sees Michael, but it turns out to be someone else (take three shots if it’s him).
Someone gets trapped or stuck trying to escape from Michael.

2. Take two sips if:

Someone mentions the town’s history with Michael Myers or his family.
You see a teenager being irresponsible (smoking, drinking, etc.).
There’s a false jump scare.
Laurie is babysitting Tommy and Lindsey.
A character tries to stab or shoot Michael, but it doesn’t work.
You spot a Halloween decoration in the background (pumpkins, skeletons, etc.).
Michael kills someone in an iconic way (such as impaling them on a wall or strangling them with a cord).
Dr. Loomis appears on screen.
The camera shows you Michael’s point of view.

3. Bottoms up when:

Michael Myers is unmasked.
Someone mentions the town’s curfew.
There’s a twist ending (take two shots if you’ve never seen it before).
You see the iconic knife used as a weapon.
Laurie finally defeats Michael (or does she?).

7. Friday the 13th Drinking Game

Like (almost) unbeatable killers and over-the-top gore? Then Friday the 13th is the perfect movie for you. This slasher film follows a group of camp counselors who are stalked and killed by an unknown assailant at Camp Crystal Lake.

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How to play the Friday the 13th Drinking Game

Playing this horror drinking game might make you scream louder than the characters on screen. We hope you have a strong stomach.

1. Take a sip when:

You see the camp sign for Camp Crystal Lake.
Someone mentions Jason Voorhees (take two sips if it’s his mother).
You hear “ki ki ki, ma ma ma.”
The counselors are making out or having sex.
Anyone says, “I’ll be right back” (spoiler alert: they won’t).
There’s a shot of someone walking alone in the woods.
A character falls while running away from the killer.
The camera zooms in on something ominous (like an axe or a machete).
Someone finds and reads from the Necronomicon (okay, it’s just a comic book in this movie).
You see Jason without his iconic hockey mask.

2. Take a shot when:

The killer is revealed (take two shots if you didn’t see it coming).
Someone says, “It’s not over yet.”
You see the iconic lake shot with the theme music playing.
The final girl or guy defeats the killer.
Jason’s mask gets knocked off or destroyed.
There’s a jump scare (take three shots if it actually makes you jump).
The camera suddenly pans to show the killer standing behind someone (because they’re always there!).

3. Bottoms up when:

You see the infamous “sleeping bag scene.”
Someone finds an old photo of Mrs. Voorhees.
You hear Alice scream “Help me!” from the original movie.
Any character says, “Friday the 13th.”

8. The Shining Drinking Game

As one of the most iconic horror films of all time, The Shining is a must-watch for any Halloween movie marathon. This psychological thriller follows the Torrance family as they move into an isolated hotel for the winter, but things take a dark turn when their young son begins to see terrifying visions.

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How to play The Shining Drinking Game

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is an understatement in this game. Get ready to drink (and probably get scared).

1. Drink one sip when:

Someone mentions the Overlook Hotel.
You see Danny’s “Redrum” finger or his tricycle.
Jack gives that creepy smile.
There’s a shot of the maze outside.
You hear or see something that only Danny can see.
A scene takes place in the Gold Room.
Jack talks to Lloyd, the bartender.
You see a ghost or apparition.
Wendy screams.
Jack is typing on his typewriter.
The twins appear.
Someone says, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
Danny uses his psychic abilities (talking to Tony, shining, etc.).
Wendy tries to escape with Danny but can’t find the snowmobile keys.
There’s a jump scare.

2. Bottoms up when:

Jack gets possessed by the hotel and starts acting crazy.
You see the iconic “Here’s Johnny!” scene.
Something supernatural happens that can’t be explained (like a door shutting by itself).
The all-time best shot of Danny riding his tricycle through the hotel.
Jack starts typing in “redrum.”
Someone mentions room 237.
You see the ghostly party guests in the Gold Room.
Wendy attacks Jack with a baseball bat.
Jack freezes to death outside in the maze.

9. Nightmare on Elm Street Drinking Game

Freddy Krueger is the ultimate nightmare in this slasher film series. With his iconic glove full of knives and the ability to kill you in your dreams, we guarantee you’ll be on the edge of your seat (and drinking a lot) while playing this game.

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How to play the Nightmare on Elm Street Drinking Game

Sweet dreams (or are they?) with this horror movie drinking game. We hope you’re not afraid of nightmares.

1. Drink a shot when:

Someone mentions Freddy Krueger (take two sips if it’s Nancy yelling “Freddy!”).
A character falls asleep or is about to fall asleep.
You see a close-up shot of the iconic glove with knives.
Freddie kills someone creatively (e.g., turning into a TV, puppeteering their body).
The camera does that creepy upside-down shot that symbolizes entering the dream world.
Someone is trying to stay awake by drinking coffee or energy drinks.
There’s a false jump scare (where nothing happens).
The words “dream” or “nightmare” appear on screen.
The dream sequences get increasingly trippy and surreal.
Someone mentions the nursery rhyme “One, Two, Freddy’s coming for you.”

2. Take two shots when:

A character wakes up from a nightmare covered in sweat (take three shots if they’re also screaming).
You see Nancy’s iconic white and red striped shirt.
There’s a dream within a dream.
Freddy appears as something other than himself (such as a giant worm or shadow).
The showdown between Nancy and Freddy begins.

3. Finish your drink if:

The opening credits start rolling with that creepy music playing.
You finally see what Freddy looks like under his hat and sweater.
We discover how Freddy became the nightmare killer (spoiler alert: he’s a child murderer).
Someone says, “Don’t fall asleep!” or some variation of it.
There’s a twist ending that leaves you questioning reality.

Horror movies are meant to be scary and intense, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun while watching them. Just remember always to drink responsibly and never overdo it.

And who knows, maybe playing these drinking games will make those jump scares a little less terrifying&mldr; or maybe not. Cheers (and screams) to a spooky movie night!

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